Anne Rigby joined Eccleston Court in August 2006 following surgery for cancer of the tongue. Because Anne was very ill at the time, her daughters looked for her nursing home and immediately decided Eccleston would be the place for their mum. Anne was delighted with their choice, "From the first day I joined, I liked it. I felt comfortable and knew I could ask for whatever help I wanted."
Since moving in Anne's health has improved dramatically and she has become much more independent, something she credits to her own "perseverance and the support of staff and my family".
Importantly for Anne, Eccleston Court is based in her local area and has strong roots with its local community. In fact, since coming to live in the home she has met a number of friends who she has known in her past. Her family are also able to visit at any time which fits around their own work and family commitments.
Anne enjoys the activities which are arranged in the home. She says, "The activity coordinators are really nice. They organise lovely days out and parties in the home. My favourite events are the bingo evenings which are lots of fun."
Anne regularly attends the resident meetings within the home and is able to discuss her wishes and make suggestions about the home. She has also taken responsibility in the home, becoming a signatory for money raised for resident's activities in Eccleston Court. "I enjoy helping out and acting in the interests of other residents here. It is great that we all have our own say."
